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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.89, 365.12 and 189.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.89, 365.12 and 189.83 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.89 : 365.12 = 189.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.89/365.12 = 189.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.89x = 365.12 × 189.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.89x = 69,309.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,309.38/243.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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